Avar
Americannoun
noun
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a member of a people of unknown origin in E Europe from the 6th to the early 9th century ad : crushed by Charlemagne around 800
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a member of a people of the Caucasas
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the language of this people, belonging to the North-East Caucasian family
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We know that some groups came to Europe from the East Asian and Pontic steppes, but to what extent, if at all, were steppe traditions maintained in Avar society if at all?
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
Ancient DNA from Avar bones had already helped clear up the question of where these nomadic people came from.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 24, 2024
From Avar funeral customs, and from written reports of their neighbours, scholars have reconstructed some of their social practices and ways of life.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
They will introduce new heroes — including the inspirational Jedi Avar Kriss — and villains, such as the Nihil, “space marauders,” who threaten the peace of the galaxy.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2021
No," answered the Avar; "he only speaks in case of need.
From Historical Miniatures by August Strindberg
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